How do you program a key to a 2003 Ford Escape?

Answer 1

Programming spare keys

You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle. Please read and

understand the entire procedure before you begin.

Tips:

• A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle.

• Only use Securilock keys.

• You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that

already operate your vehicle's engine) and the new unprogrammed

key(s) readily accessible.

• If no previously programmed coded keys are available, you must take

your vehicle to your dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.

1. Insert a previously programmed

coded key into the ignition.

2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.

Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no

more than 10 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the coded key

from the ignition.

4. Within ten seconds, insert the second previously coded key into the

ignition.

5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.

Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second, but no

more than 10 seconds.

6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the second

previously programmed coded key from the ignition.

7. Within twenty seconds of removing the previously programmed coded

key, insert the new unprogrammed key into the ignition.

8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position.

Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least one second but not

more than 10 seconds.